Diet Technician / Supervisor

Vancouver Coastal Health • District of North Vancouver, BC

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Within the context of a client and family centered model of care and, in accordance with Vancouver Coastal Health’s (VCH) values, “We Care for Everyone, We are Always Learning, and We strive for Better Results”, the position promotes a safe and respectful working environment for patients, residents, families, visitors, and staff. Reporting to the Food Service Manager or designate, the Diet Technician/Supervisor utilizes a variety of current computerized applications, including diet order management programs, a computerized client care information system as well as current word processing, spreadsheet, and database software applications, to receive, process and interpret diet orders, and is responsible for meeting time sensitive diet administration duties, ensuring nutrition and diet standards are met. Performs various related administrative duties and may perform supervisory duties as required for the site. This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

Requirements

• Eligibility for certification with the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM) plus one year’s recent, related experience.
• Food Safe Certificate 1.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to supervise.
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process and interpret diet orders using computerized applications.
• Meet time-sensitive diet administration duties.
• Ensure nutrition and diet standards are met.
• Perform various related administrative duties.
• May perform supervisory duties as required for the site.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree